agnosticmayhem

I own one of these and it is great. The pipes are heavy duty, so no worry about bending and they will last a long time. Screen is also top notch quality. You definitely want a second person to help you put it together or take it down.

Also I have left it outside in the rain for a few days, and it takes the punishment and hold up nicely.

I use it for my mobile movie night with a pico projector on external battery pack and my block rocker battery powered speaker.

themosquito

Bought this on amazon last year. Paid like $180. Works great! Definitely, first time setting up is a little challenging. Keep in mind that when it is all packed in the carry bag/case it is a bit heavy/awkward to carry.

mtnhrdgr2

For the people that buy this or already own one, PLEASE DO NOT use this while camping, especially if there are other campers near you.

I went to a campsite last summer and there was a group of campers that were watching movies with their screen. It is NOT ok. As a matter of fact, it is RUDE to do this. No, other campers do NOT think you are cool. Actually, other campers think you are a d-bag!

Most people go camping to get away from the city. If u want to watch movies and blast your radio/stereo while camping, just stay at home.

sscouten

Anyone seen anything on how dark it has to be to view a picture on this thing? The picture on the sales page seems to be somewhat light and the description talks about it blocking out light - but my previous experience with projectors and screens are that you need it to be almost pitch black outside.

memn0ch

I bought this on Amazon 3 years ago and love it. Very well built, sturdy. I use sandbags to anchor the legs as I have it near my pool. Weighs about 50 pounds in the bag. First time setting up is tricky and helpful to have 2 people. I leave the frame up all year round now though and just attach the screen for movie nights and can be ready in 10 minutes with a step ladder.

Withstands the elements fairly well but the screen should be pulled down when not in use as the sun damages the satin.

Highly recommended. Would not work well inside unless you have very high ceilings as the frame can be configured only one way.

memn0ch

sscouten wrote:Anyone seen anything on how dark it has to be to view a picture on this thing? The picture on the sales page seems to be somewhat light and the description talks about it blocking out light - but my previous experience with projectors and screens are that you need it to be almost pitch black outside.

thoughts?

Darkness requirements depend upon you projector. This screen reflects very well but only bright shows work for me before sunset.

benocha

thank you woot gods, for you have completed my perfect camping theater tri-fecta! just picked up a casio hybrid projector, picked up two tdk 3 speaker boomboxes from the last woot, and now with this screen we can really enjoy a movie on the beach.

inspector52

mtnhrdgr2 wrote:For the people that buy this or already own one, PLEASE DO NOT use this while camping, especially if there are other campers near you.

I went to a campsite last summer and there was a group of campers that were watching movies with their screen. It is NOT ok. As a matter of fact, it is RUDE to do this. No, other campers do NOT think you are cool. Actually, other campers think you are a d-bag!

Most people go camping to get away from the city. If u want to watch movies and blast your radio/stereo while camping, just stay at home.

May be you should find a more isolated Country to go camping. Anybody in this Country that feels like entertaining their friends and family in the great outdoors of America, I give them props.

mlewie

sscouten wrote:Anyone seen anything on how dark it has to be to view a picture on this thing? The picture on the sales page seems to be somewhat light and the description talks about it blocking out light - but my previous experience with projectors and screens are that you need it to be almost pitch black outside.

thoughts?

We start our movies at dusk when shadows cover our patio. Obviously, the picture will improve as darkness falls.

cairnblsd

And here I was hoping none of my immediate neighbors will get something like this since this has to be used at night and I have to get up before dawn so go to bed early. To me, this rates on the scale of a barking dog, does anyone really want to listen to their neighbors movie sounds into the night? Hopefully those who get this have generous space to use it.

inspector52 wrote:May be you should find a more isolated Country to go camping. Anybody in this Country that feels like entertaining their friends and family in the great outdoors of America, I give them props.

cairnblsd

mtnhrdgr2 wrote:For the people that buy this or already own one, PLEASE DO NOT use this while camping, especially if there are other campers near you.

I went to a campsite last summer and there was a group of campers that were watching movies with their screen. It is NOT ok. As a matter of fact, it is RUDE to do this. No, other campers do NOT think you are cool. Actually, other campers think you are a d-bag!

Most people go camping to get away from the city. If u want to watch movies and blast your radio/stereo while camping, just stay at home.

mlewie

outoftune wrote:After I buy this, How much will I have to spend on a good/adaquate projector?

For outdoor use, I wouldn't go overboard as sitting around on the patio with the neighbors isn't exactly a critical viewing environment. I paid about $600 for a new Epson that does 720P with an HDMI connector and provides 2000 lumens. Very happy with this for outdoor use. Be on the lookout for good used models on CL but be wary -- replacement bulbs can cost hundreds of dollars.

cmacclel

Most campgrounds have curfews as long as your not watching movies at 2am who cares. People need to mind there own business. I highly doubt people using this outdoors are going to have 1000 watt sound systems with subs while using this Probably be less noisy than the typical drunk people hanging out around a camp fire.

MaddMattsEnt

It all depends on the projector. I host backyard movie nights almost weekly during the summer and with a projector over 4500 lumens or more, I can get away with 30 minutes before dusk. As you would imagine, darker is better

sscouten wrote:Anyone seen anything on how dark it has to be to view a picture on this thing? The picture on the sales page seems to be somewhat light and the description talks about it blocking out light - but my previous experience with projectors and screens are that you need it to be almost pitch black outside.

grimor

silentvirus wrote:Would this only work outside due to the stakes and ropes? Looking for one for my living room, I ordered a projector from Amazon yesterday.

I wouldn't really recommend this for a living room, there are other screens you can get (or just paint a wall) that would be cheaper and easy to manage.

These are ok for large indoor areas though, when we use ours indoors we secure the lines to the ends of the legs. This helps give it some stability but doesn't need to be anchored to prevent blowing away.

curta9

Some folks go to campgrounds to party, some to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. Some are smart enough and considerate enough to behave in a manner that is compatible with both. Some revel in ignorance and selfishness.

I'm reminded of a campground neighbor that set up a generator with a long cord, so it wouldn't bother them. They put it next to our tent.

Most campgrounds have curfews as long as your not watching movies at 2am who cares. People need to mind there own business. I highly doubt people using this outdoors are going to have 1000 watt sound systems with subs while using this Probably be less noisy than the typical drunk people hanging out around a camp fire.

mworley1

Some screens allow the projector to throw the image when placed behind the screen, others are opaque and therefore the image must come from a projector placed in front of the screen. Does this one allow for positioning the projector on either side?

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